Entries for February 2016

Broome is among the 20 locations which have today been announced under the second round of the Turnbull Government’s Transition to Work service, helping young people move into work or continue their education.
Member for Durack Melissa Price said the Government is determined to provide young Australians who face... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price today welcomed the release of the 2016 Defence White Paper, which sets out the Turnbull Government’s comprehensive and responsible long-term plan to ensure Australia’s national security.
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Member for Durack Melissa Price is encouraging young Durack residents to join the Green Army.
“The Green Army provides young people an opportunity to gain valuable skills, training and experience in environmental and conservation fields,” Ms Price said.
“Service Providers are now recruiting young Australians who want to help our... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price is pleased to announce about 410 premises in Dalwallinu are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with construction on the fixed wireless network now underway.
Premises included in the construction site released today are situated in or around the town of Dalwallinu.
Ms Pr... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price is pleased to announce around 800 premises in
Northampton are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband
Network, with construction on the fixed line network now underway.
Ms Price said it was an important milestone for the area, with greater certainty
for homes as businesses as t... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price is calling on Durack to celebrate the success of local
businesses by nominating them for the 2016 Telstra Australian Business Awards.
For 24 years the national Awards program has recognised the best of Australia’s
entrepreneurial spirit and the courage of small and medium business, helping
them ... read more »

Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has today welcomed the Turnbull Government’s announcement that the application deadline for Round 2 of the Safer Streets Programme has been extended by two weeks to 2pm (AEST), Wednesday March 2 2016.
“The closing date has been extended to ensure all local government organisations and eligible ... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price is encouraging Durack businesses to apply for an Industry
Skill Fund (ISF) to help train staff and take advantage of growth opportunities.
The ISF is a key element of the Turnbull Government’s commitment to increase competiveness across the economy and boost business productivity.
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Member for Durack Melissa Price welcomes the inquiry into scrutiny arrangements for the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
The inquiry, which is being headed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue, aims to ensure the ATO’s scrutiny is as efficient and effective as possible.
“This is a good move by... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price said preschoolers in Durack will get the chance to learn a language other than English using apps as part of the Turnbull Government’s play-based Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) programme.
Ms Price, who is a passionate advocate for education, invited preschool services which expressed an interest i... read more »

A new round of funding for owners and managers of historic places on Australia’s
National Heritage List is now open and eligible groups are encouraged to apply.
Member for Durack Melissa Price said she was delighted that the Batavia Shipwreck Site
and Survivor Camps Area 1629 – Houtman Abrolhos, Dirk Hartog Landing Site 1... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price is pleased to announce about 2,400 premises will soon have
faster internet with the construction of the NBN in Dongara
Dongara residents will see nbn contractors laying cables and installing nodes over th... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price said today’s signing of the agreed text of the
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the next step forward towards advancing
opportunities for Australian agriculture and food exporters in a landmark
regional trad... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price is pleased to announce four local Green Army projects are
about to wrap up, protecting animal habitats and regenerating wetlands and restoring native
vegetation in the Kimberley.
"Warmun has seen significant benefits from the Gouldian Finch protection with the Kija Rangers Warmun Abori... read more »

Member for Durack Melissa Price is pleased to announce a myriad of Green Army projects in the Kimberley, beautifying the region and employing local young people.
Ms Price, a keen environmental advocate, said these projects complement the work ... read more »